Baku, Azerbaijan, April 2
By Azad Hasanli – Trend:
The European Union has launched six projects within the framework of expanding cross-border cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia, a source in the government told Trend on April 2.
In total, the EU allocated 1.35 million euros to this end. The projects are being implemented within the framework of the Eastern Partnership Territorial Cooperation Support Programme.
"These projects are aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia, improving the living conditions of local communities and solving problems related to development of tourism, environment and youth employment," the source said.
The Eastern Partnership Territorial Cooperation Support Programme is aimed at finding joint solutions to common problems in the border areas. As for Azerbaijan, the program is aimed at expanding cross-border cooperation with Georgia.
Since the launch of the cooperation, the European Union has provided technical assistance and grants for 582 million euros to Azerbaijan.
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